Duran Duran to Release a New Album, 'Paper Gods'

Multi-platinum superstars Duran Duran will release their 14th studio album, "Paper Gods," on September 11 via Warner Bros. Records. A Deluxe version of "Paper Gods" is currently available for pre-order at all participating retailers. The Deluxe Fan Edition is available exclusively at http://www.DuranDuran.com or http://store.warnermusic.com/duran-duran.

Singer Simon Le Bon, keyboardist Nick Rhodes, bassist John Taylor, and drummer Roger Taylor recorded "Paper Gods" in London with producers Nile Rodgers, Mark Ronson, Josh Blair, and Mr Hudson. The record features special guests Janelle Mon�e (on the first single "Pressure Off"), former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante, Canadian Juno-Award winning singer Kiesza, British singer/songwriter Mr Hudson, violinist David� Rossi and actress Lindsay Lohan.

The songs -- already being heralded as the band's best work since "Rio" -- capture the true essence of Duran Duran, with the duality and sense of conflict that has always been at the heart of their music. Visceral and daring, the album mixes hard-edged, contemporary pop with the band's darker more experimental side to create a body of work that is epic in its scope.

The lead single is the infectious and future classic "Pressure Off" featuring Janelle Mon�e & Nile Rodgers.

Duran Duran have also announced that they will perform a series of summer festivals, as well as a run of shows in the U.S. in September and October, followed by a U.K. arena tour that kicks off in late November.

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